Unclaimed money or property can become lost due to a death in the family. For example, someone in the family dies and other family members simply don't know of all the assets that exist.
The deceased may have had more than one life insurance policy outstanding, or maybe they owned several stocks, bonds, or even had a hidden savings or checking account.
Many times, family members simply don't know.
As a result, many assets go unclaimed.
Other reasons why assets can become lost are: Change of address, post office mistakes, job relocations, marriages, divorces, mis-spelled names, etc.
What Kind Of Assets Are We Talking About?
Unclaimed Death and Retirement Benefits
Uncashed Payroll Checks
Uncashed cashier checks
Missing Stock Certificates
Forgotten Security and Utility Deposits
Life Insurance Proceeds
Customer Overpayments and Credit Balances
Missing Savings Bonds
Missing Certificates of Deposit
Unclaimed HUD and FHA Refunds, etc
Tax Refund Checks
Death Inheritance and Wills
Old Travelers Checks
Uncashed Money Orders
Safe Deposit Box Contents
Oil and Gas Royalties / Railroad Retirement
Unused Gift Certificates
Uncashed Stock Dividends
Dormant Checking or Savings Accounts, etc
What Happens To All Of This Unclaimed Property?
Every state has its own unclaimed property laws. After a period of inactivity ( usually between three to five years ) banks, utilities, brokerage firms, life insurance companies, and many other organizations are required by law to turn abandoned property over to the state.
It is usually held at state agencies until someone claims it. Some states have unclaimed property dating back to the late 1800s.
Are YOU Currently Searching For Unclaimed Money For Your Family, Relatives, and Friends?
If you answered NO...you may be missing out on thousands of dollars in unclaimed money just waiting for YOU and your family.
Millions of unclaimed records from all 50 states are searchable at a click of a button ( many are updated daily ).
It's no secret that more people than ever are locating unclaimed money owed them, their family, and friends. In fact, it is estimated that up to 7 out of every 10 people are owed unclaimed money from the Government.
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Search for unclaimed money by the State where YOU or your family members lived or worked, including maiden and previous married names, middle names, initials, nicknames, and common misspellings. Do the same for your deceased family members.
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